Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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THE GRAND UNION OFFICE PARK PACKET BOAT LANE COWLEY UB8 2GH
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to partial discharge of Condition 21 (Water usage) (Blocks B, C1, C2, C3, D, E and F) of planning permission ref: 197/APP/2015/4164: Demolition of Block C and end of Block B and erection of four replacement buildings of five storeys in height. Extensions to Blocks A and B to five-storeys. Excavation of basement for car parking; provision of landscaping and amenity space; enhancement of site boundaries including improved access to Grand Union Canal. Total provision of 144 residential units (32 replacing those already approved under permitted development rights in existing loft space of Blocks A and B), comprising 12 x studio, 51 x 1-bed, 53 x 2-bed, 28 x 3-bed; car parking provision of 251 spaces and cycle parking provision of 273 spaces.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataAPPLICATION FORM | 21 Nov 2018 | View |
| Block B. User Defined AttachmentPLAN | 21 Nov 2018 | View |
| Block C1 User Defined AttachmentPLAN | 21 Nov 2018 | View |
| Block C2 User Defined AttachmentPLAN | 21 Nov 2018 | View |
| Block C3 User Defined AttachmentPLAN | 21 Nov 2018 | View |
| Block D User Defined AttachmentPLAN | 21 Nov 2018 | View |
| Block E User Defined AttachmentPLAN | 21 Nov 2018 | View |
| Block F User Defined AttachmentPLAN | 21 Nov 2018 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalSUPPORTING INFORMATION | 21 Nov 2018 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDECISION NOTICE | 14 Jan 2019 | View |
| OFFICER REPORTOFFICER REPORT | 14 Jan 2019 | View |
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